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Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
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GEN. BEN BUTLER's "SPooNs.u
His Story on the Witness Stand Concern.
ing the Famous Silverware.

d1s Story on the Witness Stand Concern.
ing the Famous Silverware.
Gen. Benjamin f. Butler was on the
witness stand in Washington the other
day in case brought in the court of claims
by the heirs Of Gen. David Z. Twiggs, of
New Orleans, to recover the value of GER
tain property taken by the United States
during the military occupation Of that
city in 1862. Among the property was
some silverware, of which the famous
spoons constitute a part-the spoons Of
which so much has been said and SO little
has been known for twenty-five years.
Gen. Butler has, of course, previously
denied that he ever transferred any prop
erty in New Orleans to his own pocket,
but this is the first time, we believe, that
he has been enabled to make detailed
statement under oath as to the disposal Of
the silverware Of which those celebrated
spoons formed part.
After reciting the circumstances of his
occupation of the Twiggs mansion, Gen.
Butler deposes that when he was relieved
of his command he asked his successor,
Gen. Banks, 20 appoint q property COM
mission, which he did. An inventory was
then taken of all the property that Gen.
Butler and his agents had, and it was
turned over TO Gen. Banks and receipt
taken for it. AS to the particular parcel
containing the spoons, Gen. Butler says:
''Jhere is but one article that / have
any distinct remembrance of which was
In my personal possession. The part of
this property not in use was stored in the
custom house, where there were large
vaults, and among it was tin box Of
iewelry, with a most ordinary lock upon
it. My property agents at the time
brought it to me and said it was very val
liable; the custom house vaults were open
TO everybody and it might be carried off.
l thereupon took it from him, sealed it
up carefully with the ring which / then
wore upon my finger and still wear and
put it into my own safe, and when this
inventory was taken had it receipted for
in the words found in the receipt: One tin
box containing jewelry, sealed This
property all went into the actual posses
sion of Capt. Mcclure before / left New
Orleans. My property agent had to re-
main behind to settle up various matters,
and L directed him to see TO it that the
chief qUartermaSter signed the receipt,
which he did on the 1st of January, 1868.
II have no further personal knowledge
OF what became of the property"
This particular and detailed statement,
made under oath in United States court,
may be presumed to settle finally the once
Vexed question of what Gen. Butler did
with those spoons.-New York Mail and
EXPRESS
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

1t requires intellect to build canal
boat, even if it doesn't seem so. \ canal
boat never hurries, and people who think
they know everything believe that speed
is the only thing that requires meditation
Canal boats are built for what they can
hold.
There are four styles of them-bull-
heads, lake boats, scows, steamboats, and
consorts. The bullhead is the everyday
canal boat which impedes the ferries The
laker is a size larger, and can stand sea.
The scoW IS an old acquaintance, but the
steamboats, and consorts are new. They
have come TO reyolutionize boating and
Danish the mule.
There are $500 canal boats in commits
sion on the state canals. They keep about
], 400 men and boys busy during the sea-
son, and pay them So to $50 month
and feed. Boats travel as a rule doubled
up-that is, with their two teams pulling
both boGis-New York sun.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
You Can't Make Death Cheerful.

'No," said Brooklyn undertaken, ~
can't say that any one has adopted q
wreath of flowers as death signal, as did
the Beecher family. You should think
it would become fashionable? Well, it
might. There are fashions in everything,
even undertaking. The idea is right and
beautiful, but it isn't likely TO grow. You
can't make Death cheerful. The Chinese
are the only people who do. Whites
their mourning color and flowers and
feasts accompany their funerals. They
think mans life only begins when it
ends-if that's not too Irish for YOU But
this country's different. The big knots
Of black that flutter from bell knobs are
not going to vanish yet, and won't this
side of the millennium. Yet I'd rather
hang up flowers than Grape. New York
Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
An Gminous SYMPTOM.

A growing inability to sleep in sickness
is ominous of fatal result; in apparent
health il indicates the failure Of the mind
and madness; so, on the other hand, in
disease or dementia very slight improve
ment in the sleeping should be hailed as
the harbinger of restoration.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Plain Business Letter.

ID. W. Morris, wholesale and retail drug
gist, 1873 Commercial street, Emporia, Kan,
Jan. 10, lSS7.-Chamberlaiu & Co, Des
Moines, Iowa: Gentlemen-In sending TO you
the enclosed order for gross Of your Cough
Remedy, allow me 10 say that without any
exception 1t is the best selling goods row In
the market. / have sold n great amount Of
IL duriug the past year to the citizeus of this
place and have the first complaint To hear.
1t is the best article To Use for Group l ever
sold, being pleasant To take, which Is an i'm
eortant feature where children have 10 take
medicine. Sold by Aldrich 81 Brown, and
j. F. Allen. d5Jtf
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
dStfs

Have rental the Wichita Horse aud Mule
Market Of II. l.. Hill. WIZ do general
feeding business and will take in boarding
horses by the month Also have several
good driving horses for sale
I3SIu e.. r. KIRKPATRICK
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

The directors OF the Wichita School of
Music desire 10 inform the public that they
will be at the school, No 40 North Main
street, from to O'Clock p. IN. daily for the
purpose of receiving pupils, and giving any
information that may be desired regarding
the school. dd1n
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

hfEfEItTs
PHILADELPHIA, July q, 1850.
Wichita EAGLE, Wichita. Kansas
Conference.-The have seen one q, vou,
Mortgage Loan Registers ct the office Of the
Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co. this
city, and shall be obliged II you will send this
company one similar IN all respects at your
earliest convenience, and remain
Respectfully yours,
THEODORE FnorHfsGHAM.
dS-tfs ga.re,.rx
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
Loan Register.

al half Of South University place
Id; buy now before they advance lift
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

Where is Smithson's ndditioni Between
Douglas ave and Maple street, little west
Of Garfield University. IS5tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

There are several fine two-story residences
going up on the ''.5mithSDa' addition fgj-f
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

Enc agricultural and farm thrs~ ss5 s-S.
half rifles from city about ares hrsks - 80. -
e<s section fencss fer patre. pIsnty ~ wsser se6
Aso 80 lots IN city rrsiy k.aa,s-i Asss = sar.s
ne.ghborbo<,d. SPECIAL terms tho~s ~fss;rx -
make h1r7ss.
Also suburban properly. FoF further Ia --s,-zs.zs
sse Chris ]. Fearee agDi soF 10 errf-ssx.<st "a
city on'es- a a -
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
FOUND.
STORAGE.

CTORAGE-For household goods ms.chandfsa,
- boxed or loose; IF you have Gny goods store
bring them TO the Wieht.. STORAGE Co. No. us West
Douglas ave. is2
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

De a1Tth half a soss;b rnlyerrl;y pas1s
Add ky Dow hsfors they savxnos. Itz1
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

Smithson's addition is Oh The market again.
For prices enquire Sgnitnson * Co, III 4.
Douglas ave. i3,u
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

We have asoasy 30 loan OF sts1ys or ioax
time Alien * Deyore, over ITO Main 81
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

be roria half Of Soufh University place
s11; buy nos h-fors tbsy advance. fI5u
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

There having been considerable demand
Tor shares 81 stock ia the IS schita Mon
Stock Yards company, uone ~ szhics has
been Tor ssle, the b1afd - .lirsc.srs h1s fs-
cidsd 20 sell 81. 800 Of tie shares ia anal
naoeka Applications slso1ld be made 20 J.
y. Davidson. pre,ldant q the company, q.
he Cittzerss fssrk az
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

The north bolt Of south University tlac,
add tsuy nov before they sdyancs. IHv
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

Coats thread IN all numbers at New York
prices 10 dealers. I.ariIner & Stinson. I.2
Main st. Wichita "a n
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

Hacker & Jactsons Up town osYJns q With
Dunbar Bro, q; ~ North Main 81 Aue~-
der given there viii receive prompt asseu-
ton tacss
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

A hozssxssp<r uhe u . good coca and n~as
And ss1y ats0z: h<T work Good wagon CAL
at lzS u. LAwrencs sveuns- Ixxa
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

We haye nsoasy % ioaa GA short or long
tine. Alien & Dsvore. Over ITO haan .
tlik-sf
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

A fine snare drum cheap. Post, the pawn
broker dgI-o
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
bargains In Real E.a,nfs.

The north half 81 South University place
add; buy now before they advance. il2u
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

The Wichita EAGLE printing houns ksrss
In stock onsl9le;e bns II justice and I~xnI
blanks sod township blanks Of al kinda
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

Buy inside property. Enithson's aidition
lies east Of the Catholic Seminary lssu
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

The street cars run ogt b smi;hson'. adj
non. dlssa
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
FOR RENT.

I>OR RENT-O1ice room ground floor, block
II from corner Main and Douglas; add IL Eagle
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

lots On ELis aye. near Kellogg IT.
lots on Eiii. ave, nsar Kellogg -.
lots on Eliss ave, hear Kellogg Il,
lots On Ellis ave, ;ssar Kellogg 81,
Mr.. H. l. Rick
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

| All notices OF Employment. or Situations Wanted,
viii be charged for at the rate Of ave cents per line
per week: no notice for less than Is cents.
All For Sales other business notices viii be
charged for at the rate OF 10 cents per line per
no business notice taken for less than 80 cents.
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

TXTANTED-3 track bosses; must come well rec
w omended; wages $50 per month and board; 6
hod carriers TO ship TO Hutchinson; 80 railroad men
for every branch OF business in building railroads.
free pass to work, 1l5 miles west X. r. camp cook
carpenters; farm hands, Girls. If you want good
situation can furnish il at good wages. l want
every body out Of work to address with stamps or
call ON J. r. Kenworr,ly. 5I2, Douglas ave. est
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22
WANTED.

XNANTED-The address Of a respectable lady. net
w more than IS years OF age. who wishes to
marry and get nice, pleasant home: add first let
ter b c. Seemore. Conway Springs. Kan. 155-6'
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

"ANTED-A live man, well posted In this county
w or state, TO take charge of farm stock or other
trades, expecting TO make this trading head
Wichita eagle., 1887-05-22

WANTED-A large and nicely furnished room
w convenient TO business inquire at l56 n Mair
80
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16
A HORSE PUZZLE,

1t is becoming customary to pro
pound puzzles having horse trades
as central theme. While this
paper has no horse editor, there are
several people upon its staff who
can tell a horse at sight and who
are not slow at arithmetic. A puz-
zle has occurred to one and he gives
it to the world at large. Suppose
A sells horse for 800 to B. Then
b in turn sells him to C for $40,
and the animal dies. What does
each make or lose? This problem
looks simple, but it is not. In the
first place, A had stolen the horse.
His profit would naturally be 800.
A difficulty presents itself right
here, for B paid A in counterfeit
money, while c paid B By a note.
B was indicted for passing counter
felt money, In revenge he had A
arrested for stealing the horse, and |
both went to the pen, To add to
the complications, D, the real own
er of the horse, came along and
claimed the hide and hoofs. The
claim was disputed by c, and con-
seqpently, upon the ensuing argu-
ment, C's doctor bill was $7.75. In
he meantime a lawyer had gotten
lold of the note and tried to col
ect it. c compromised the matter
~ licking the lawyer, and, grab
ling the note, tore it up. At pre-
ent there have been no more de-
'elopments, but the conditions GER
ainly afford chance for the puz-
lie demon to hump himself.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16
AN EXPERT OPINION.

General Sherman has just return
ed from his visit to Washington
and processes himself in the posi-
ton of the Lancastrian lover to the
, York maiden. He has fallen in
love with that well hammered and
gifted young lady, Mrs. Grover
Cleveland, He met her for the first
time in Washington the other day
at cabinet dinner, and sat by her
side.
"She is a very remarkable GIRL"
he said, in describing the interview;
''perfectly quiet and self-posssssed,
and absolutely without affectation,
accepting the dignity of her posi-
ton with almost queenly gracious
ness. | thought her very like the
princess of Wales, and l told her
so, and she was very much pleased.
Mr.. Bancroft, who is very fond of
her, remarked to me that it seems
impossible for any bachelor or wild
over president to be elected a sec
ond term, and we both decided we'd
hate to have this pretty creature
turned out. She has not shown
The slightest preference in her
friendships to her husbands polit-
cal supporters, and some of her
most ardent admirers are the wives
# men who are themselves before
he public as candidates for the t
Presidency. Mrs. John Sherman t
one of her staunchest friends"
After spending an hour and a
alt with her.. tete-atete, the next
ay, he was still able to tell her at I
arting that he had seen a great 8
lany of the ladies of the White c
-ouse, and not one of them was
ore his idea of what an American
wife should be than this "
'ung and lovely woman.-Hart- &C
rd Courant. ali al
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

A boy travelling with his father
got up in the night and walked out
of the door of the sleeping car, which
was going at full speed, and did not
wake until he began turning somer-
saults. Then he said, "All right,
pa, I'm getting right up" and was
fast asleep when the trackman
found him,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

"Do you think, young man." he
said, "that you will be able to take
care of my daughter Flora in the
style to which she has always been
accustomed" 81 think so, SIR" re-
piled the young man confidently.
'She refused to go to the picnic
with me last week because she said
she had nothing to wear,'n
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

81 don't believe in feeding tramps
ut the door," said Mrs. Crimson ,
beak. "You feed them once and
they are sure to come back" "Well
| don't know" replied Mrs. Yeast;
II always give them bread when
they come to my door, and l can't
say tat | ever knew a tramp to
come a second time" sob, well.
Mrs. Yeast, you make your own
bread, do you not?" This was all
that was said, and yet Mrs. Yeast
went down the street like a straw
hat on a windy day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16
A Captains Fortunate Diacove,v

Capt. Colemsn, schr. Weymouth, plying between
Atlantic City and N, Y had be en- troubled with n
cough so that he was unable to sleep, aud was in
daced to try DIR. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption. 1t not only gave bin instant relief lint
aittyed the extreme soreness in his breast. His
children were similarly Affected and a single dose
LAD me same happy effect. r. Kings New Dis
covcry Is now The standard remedy In the Coleman
household and on board the schooner. Free trial
bottles of this standard remedy at Little & Co :
Drug Store.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

The man who can fatten fifty
head of steers and realize as much
money for them as the man who
sells 150 head of wild steers off the
range, has learned something to his
advantage. The man who raises a
horse that sells readily for 800 or
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

Captain Mitchell, Of the bark Antoine sala.
New York and Havana trade, came home in
May, entirely helpless with rheumatism. He
went to the mountains, but receiving no
benefit, at his wife's request began to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. He Immediately began
to improve in two months his rheumatism
was all gone, and he sailed In command of
his vessel well man, Hoods Sarsaparilla
WI help you. Sold by all druggists,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

The library of the British Mu-
scum now contains more than g.
100000 books, which occupy three
miles lincal of bookcases eight feet
high.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

A Lowell minister preached last
Sunday on "Why Do the Wicked
Liver" We don't know surely why
they do, but we might suggest
mildly that if the wicked didn't
live it would be cold day for the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16
frequently.

frequently.
For genuine enterprise and hard
work, our celebration has demon
strated to our neighboring towns of
Southern Idaho, that Payette is not
one whit behind the foremost, and
that her citizens take a just pride
in her development and welfare.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

GLOW is you son doing, Mr.,
Smith, who went to New York a
few years ago." "He has made a
name fpr himself" said Smith, Gin
deed?" In what way?" "I UNDER
stand he calls himself Smythe."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16
RspeYs Her Youth.

Mrs; Phoebe Chssley, Peterson, Clay Co., lows,
tens me fo;lowiog remarkable story, the truth OF
which Is vouched r by the residents OF the town
II am 10 years old, have been troubled with kidney
complaint and lameoess for many years; could not
dress myself without help. Now 1 free from
all pain and soreness, and am able to do NV own
homework. owe my thanks to Electric Filters
for having renewed my youth, and removed COM
pletey all disease ard pain Try bottle only
SOC Al Little 4 Co. = drug store.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

The present population of the
United States is figured out to be
81, 773,S00; adding to the figures of
1880, immigration and increase at
the rate which prevailed during the
twenty years preceding 1880.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

The New York Chinese mission
has between 1000 and 5000 celes-
tails in its Sunday schools. About
sixty have Joined the various
churches.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

$3.50, is far better off th1n the man
who raises cayuse ponies, which he
sells, if he sells them at all, for $15
to $50 apiece.-Live Stock Journal.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

1t is believed that when the mil-
lennium is due the last parties to
join in the universal peace will be
the railroads.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-07-16

An eel can live without water
for at least eighteen days" A Ken,
lucky colonel can live without
water for a whole lifetime.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1887-05-13
Professional Entertainer.

Within the past five or six years a new
calling in the amusement line has come into
existence Those who follow it may be desig
mated as professional entertainers, and they
find plenty to do at club receptions and socia
gatherings at private houses without going
upon the stage. An expert upon the banjo
or violin joins forces with a good reader OF
humorist and they may take III third who
has gained reputation as pianist This
trio, if made up Of fair artists, is capable Of
presenting programme of light and enter
tanning character admirably suited to a club
reception.
A majority of these professional entertain.
ers stand well socially and after finishing
their programme become the guests of the
club or family where they may appear. 1T
is very pleasant way of making living, II
said one Of these entertainers few evenings
ago. IF you make any reputation your SER
vices are sure to be constantly in demand all
through the season, and if you are so in.
clined you can pick up good living at the
several watering places in the summer time.
Now give recitations and readings and on
occasion can act as accompanist upon the
piano. Ny partner plays the banjo, violin
and piano, and also possesses fair tenor
voice, SO you see together we can give plenty
OF variety in our programme. After you
have gained little reputation at one club
the members Of the other clubs are sure to
hear Of it and you soon manage to make
plenty of dates ahead. d."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1887-05-13
What Is Apoplexy7

Apoplexy is strictly speaking, a disease of
the blood vessels and not Of the brain. AGE
or imperfect nutrition, brought about by any
cause or constitutional tendency, may be the
cause of it. The composition of these vessels
is one Of the most wonderful of the studies
that anatomy yields. In full health nature
has strengthened them with threefold GOV,
ering, the two inner ones being brittle and
the outer one tough. The middle SHE'LL so to
speak, serves the purpose of glazing on por-
GUS vessels and insures the non-hltration of
the blood under the powerful pressure from
the great pumping engine. the heart. It Is
this important part of the artery which in
age is particularly liable to deterioration, and
to permit the heart under strong excitement
to drive the blood through the vessel faster
than it can be conveyed, to put a strain upon
the weakened pipes and produce either rup-
ture or leakage. Where rupture occurs
and large quantities escape we have hemmor-
hage; the oozing of blood, or serum, one of
it's constituents, through the walls Of the YES
sci is an exosmosis. MI. Beecher's active
brain had, of course, drawn largely upon the
service of its supply pipes, and the vessels
that nourish it might well be expected to
show the first signs of loss of resisting power.
The natural tendency of the blood to seek the
brain, too, would expose them to abnormal
pressure.-Brooklyn Citizen.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1887-05-13
He Knew the Kev.

Two or three young operators were idling
about the government telegraph Office on the
house side one day, when a quiet looking,
medium sized gentleman approached and
made some inquiry concerning the state of
the stock market As he scanned the list one
of the young men, opening the key nearest to
him and looking at brother operator to
attract his attention, asked the question,
Geographically:
"Who's his fresh nibsf"
Before his startled companion could answer
the quiet looking gentleman grabbed the
other key and flashed back the answer:
my name is 8. V. White. The boys in
New York call me the deacon shall be q
member of the Fiftieth congress. I learned
telegraphy for my own amusement in my Of
fec in New York city. If you want any
further information"
But the curious young telegrapher had fed,
and the ''deacon's" sentence remained unfin-
Ished.-New York Herald.
Bismarck weekly tribune., 1887-05-13
More Trouble for Settlers.

PIERRE, OAK, May 6.-Ranchers on the
Surie reservation have been notified by the
interior department to move off by May
S1st, and if they refuse, the government
will move them. A large number of
white men have resided on the highway
between Pierre and Deadwood for the past
ten years, engaged in raising cattle and
keeping open house for emigrauts moving
west. Banker CIough, +. Cottle, N. New
banks, j. Mccormick, G. Watson, Daugh-
erty & Horn. r. Mathers0n. l. Van SAINT
and large numberof others are endeavOr-
ing to have the order revoked, as it will
entail great loss upon them. Citizens of
Ft. Pierre, located opposite to Pierre. and
and on the reserve, now fear that they
must 90 next,